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By Ubong Usoro In the wake of growing calls for the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to convert abandoned estates into mass housing, development expert Prof. Timothy Nubi has  warned against simplistic or forceful approaches to property management in Nigeria’s capitalist economy. In an exclusive interview with Pinnacle Daily, Prof. Nubi, a renowned professor of …

By Esther Ososanya Luxury Meets Leakage Abuja’s highbrow Asokoro district, home to state government lodges, embassies, and churches, is grappling with a growing sewage crisis that residents say threatens public health and undermines the prestige of the capital's elite zone.   Untreated wastewater has been seen flowing freely across key junctions, including the ECOWAS secretariat …

Sewage water pools along the roadside near the Catholic Church close to the ECOWAS office in Asokoro, The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, Worshippers and passersby endure foul smells and unsanitary conditions in this heavily used corridor

By Esther Ososanya  The federal government has reaffirmed its resolve to tackle Nigeria’s escalating housing deficit through a bold shift towards sustainable urban development, environmental accountability, and climate-resilient infrastructure. The latest commitment was echoed at the Future Conference 2025, which was held in Abuja with the theme, “Sustainable Cities, The Future of Housing.” The high-level …

By Ubong Usoro The Federal Ministry of Environment, in partnership with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has celebrated the 2025 World Environment Day in Abuja with the theme 'Ending Plastic Pollution'. World Environment Day is celebrated yearly on June 5th to raise awareness and mobilise action for environmental protection and climate change …

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